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  • Lough Macronan

    Topics:
    • Angling and Commercial Fishing (Inland Fisheries), 
    • Fisheries in County Tyrone

    This lough is in a tranquil location within Brantry Wood, reached by walking a kilometre along forest tracks.

     

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeCoarse
    SpeciesPerch, Pike, Roach, Tench
    Season Open1st January
    Season Close31st December
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence
    Permit12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsAll Lawful Methods.
    Bag Limit1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

    Lough Macronan
    Lough Macronan

     

    Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Disabled Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Fishing StandsYes
    Disabled accessible fishing standsNo
    Boats AllowedNo
    Boat RestrictionsN/A

    Click here for location on Google Maps

    Directions

    • From Belfast: Go to the end of the M1, continue on the Dungannon by-pass for about 0.24 miles to the roundabout; turn left onto the B45 to Caledon; go through Eglish; turn right at the crossroads just over the Oona Bridge and follow signs for Brantry Lough.
    • From Aughnacloy: Take the B128 Benburb Road for 4.47 miles; turn left at Holland's Crossroads and follow signs for Brantry Lough.

    Access is on foot from the south car park at Brantry Lough.

    Local Council AreaMid Ulster
    Nearest populated areaBenburb
    Water TypeLake
    Water Area / Size1 Hectacres

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